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Pak: Peace deal with India intact
Pakistan rejects reports by Indian media suggesting that Islamabad planned a military boost at the border following the Mumbai attacks. In a Sunday statement the army said that Pakistan's ceasefire with nuclear-armed neighboring India was still in place and no military build-up was taking place, AFP reported. This while over the weekend, Indian media had claimed that New Delhi had cancelled the ceasefire inked in 2003 after years of dispute over Kashmir region. "We have seen reports in media suggesting suspension of ceasefire (in Kashmir) and movement of troops on the Indian side of the border," chief military spokesman major general Athar Abbas told AFP. "As far as the official authenticated reports are concerned there is no such movement or mobilization of troops. The ceasefire is holding." Pakistani authorities have condemned the Mumbai attacks and have pledged assistance to neighboring India. Expressing regret over accusations that Pakistani-based "elements" where involved in the attacks on India's financial capital on Wednesday, the authorities have promised firm action against any group found guilty. India is investigating whether Pakistani-based militants, who campaign against Indian rule in Kashmir, were behind the attack. Posted by: Fred 2008-12-01 |
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